Philippine Parity Rights plebiscite, 1947
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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. A plebiscite on the amendment to the Constitution pursuant to resolution of Congress dated September 18, 1946, granting United States Citizens right to the disposition and utilization of Philippine natural resources or the Parity Rights. This occurred on March 11, 1947.
Results
A majority Filipino politicians supported the agreement due to the economic benefits of mutual rights between the United States and the Philippines.[citation needed] However a number of Filipinos also disapproved of the agreement basical because it breached the Constitution which states that the resources of the Philippines are for the Filipinos alone.
The agreement was later revoked.
| 1947 Philippine parity rights plebiscite | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes |
432,833 | 78.89 |
| No | 115,853 | 21.11 |
| Total votes | 548,786 | 100.00 |
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